Interlibrary Lending to Institutions

We lend materials to other libraries worldwide

Shields Library and Blaisdell Medical Library provide photocopies and returnable loans to other libraries according to the provisions of national and international interlibrary loan codes. All medical, academic, public, government, research and corporate libraries are eligible.

Ordering

ILL accepts requests through OCLC and Docline. Requests are also accepted via ALA form or IFLA form. Rush requests are accepted and will be processed within one (1) business day. Rush requests that are noted as “Patient Care Emergency” will be processed within four (4) hours of receipt. Borrowing libraries should call the ILL office to alert staff that a rush request has been submitted.

• If ordering via OCLC, use code CUV (includes former CUX holdings)
• If ordering via Docline, use code CAUCDA (includes former CAUUDA holdings)
• If ordering via ALA or IFLA form, send to the email provided

Fees and Payments

OCLC IFM or Docline EFTS are the preferred payment methods. Borrowers not billed via IFM or EFTS will be invoiced monthly. Invoices must be paid by check or bank draft in U.S. dollars or IFLA vouchers. Credit card payments are not accepted. Please see below for more information on costs.